International Journal of Intercultural Relations

Aims & Scope

IJIR is dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding of theory, research and practice in the field of intercultural relations, including, but not limited to, topics such as immigrant acculturation and integration; intergroup relations, and intercultural communication that have implications for social impact.

The journal publishes quantitative and qualitative empirical research and reviews of research literature.

Both full length papers and brief reports are published with high priority given to manuscripts that join theory and research with applications in the areas of education, health, social welfare and organizational and community development.

IJIR provides an interdisciplinary forum for scholars in fields of psychology, communication, education, management, sociology and related disciplines.

IJIR is no longer considering submissions focusing on international business or employer-employee relations.

These types of submissions should be directed to international business journals.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.8

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.047

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	107

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Business, Management and Accounting, Psychology and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Naturalistic inquiry

  Citation: 28857

  Authors: Yvonna S., Egon G., Joseph J.

• Acculturation: Living successfully in two cultures

  Citation: 2053

  Authors: John W.

• Recent advances in intergroup contact theory

  Citation: 1021

  Authors: Thomas F., Linda R., Ulrich, Oliver

• Measuring intercultural sensitivity: The intercultural development inventory

  Citation: 915

  Authors: Mitchell R., Milton J., Richard

• The prediction of psychological and sociocultural adjustment during cross-cultural transitions

  Citation: 882

  Authors: Wendy, Colleen

• Cultural differences in teaching and learning

  Citation: 847

  Authors: Geert

• A developmental approach to training for intercultural sensitivity

  Citation: 713

  Authors: Milton J.

• A review of the acculturation experiences of international students

  Citation: 611

  Authors: Rachel A., Nigar G.

• The measurement of sociocultural adaptation

  Citation: 599

  Authors: Colleen, Antony

• Facework competence in intercultural conflict: an updated face-negotiation theory

  Citation: 526

  Authors: Stella, Atsuko

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